Israel Prison Service

Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses

A public dispute broke out between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office over the handling of protest cases, with police accusing the prosecution of abandoning officers.

 Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.
Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, March 30, 2026.

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, Netanyahu in favor

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.

Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'


IDF to indict soldier for beating Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman

Some of the commanders of the soldier noticed that detainees were showing up with new bruises which they alleged the soldier caused by beating the Palestinians during their transport.

Palestinians seen detained at the Sde Teiman Military Base in Israel's North

Terrorist describes life in prison post-October 7

In a video published by Ben-Gvir on Thursday on his X account, the terrorist can be seen saying the quality of life in prison has deteriorated under Ben-Gvir's leadership.

 Gilboa Prison. What went wrong?

Shifa director's release 'should not have happened' says former intel head of Israel Prison Service

Ilan Budra, former head of the intelligence division of the Israel Prison Services (IPS), spoke on the conflict and nuances between the government, Shin Bet, and IPS.

 Palestinians inspect damages after Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza's al Shifa Hospital and the area around it following a two-week operation, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City April 1, 2024.

State comptroller considers audits on Shifa chief's release, prison guards transfer

Englman stated that the Shifa Hospital chief, Muhammed Abu Salmiya, "bears the responsibility" for the "serious crimes committed" at the hospital.

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the license distribution ceremony of the Council of Accountants, July 2, 2024

Police detain eight suspects for planning demonstration at release of crime family member

Several suspects arrived in vehicles and motorcycles to the prison area to hold a celebration for his release.

 police arrests suspects for celebrating the release of a crime family members outside Tsalmon prison. 22.4.2024

Israeli forces arrest wanted individuals throughout West Bank

So far, since the beginning of the war, approximately 3,500 wanted persons have been arrested throughout Judea and Samaria by the Jordan Valley region brigade, over 1,500 affiliated with Hamas.

 IDF soldiers making arrests in Judea and Samaria, March 18, 2024.

Israel Prison Service recruits haredi national servicemen in diversity drive

The Israel Prison Service recruited the 12 haredi national servicemen as part of their non-military national service.

 Some of the 12 Haredi recruits for the Israel Prison Service (IPS), March 4, 2024.

How are IDF soldiers, Israeli prisoners voting for municipal elections?

Throughout Election Day, around 570 polling stations will be opened in various IDF positions, including conflict zones.

 IDF soldiers at a military polling station.

Palestinian prisoner writes book in Israeli prison, nominated for award

While in prison, Basim Khandaqji wrote a book that was nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

 Basim Khandaqji and the cover of his book, "A Mask, The Colour of the Sky"

New report shows disturbing conditions inside Israel's prisons

"The conditions violate human dignity," the report stated.

 View of the Gilboa Prison December 5, 2022.